IF THERE IS ANY QUESTION AS TO THE CAUSE OF AN ALARM, IT SHOULD BE
ASSUMED THAT THE ALARM IS DUE TO AN ACTUAL FIRE AND THE DWELLING
SHOULD BE EVACUATED IMMEDIATELY.
NOTE: DENSE SMOKE WILL OVERRIDE THE HUSH CONTROL FEATURE AND
SOUND A CONTINUOUS ALARM.
CAUTION: BEFORE USING THE ALARM SMART HUSH FEATURE. IDENTIFY
THE SOURCE OF THE SMOKE AND BE CERTAIN A SAFE CONDITION EXISTS.
6.MAINTENANCE
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
If tamper resist has been used, refer to Figure 5 in Section 3 for alarm removal
instructions.
WARNING: Alarm will not attach to mounting bracket unless battery is installed.
Removal of battery will render the unit inoperative.
To replace the battery, remove the alarm from the mounting plate by rotating the alarm
in the direction of the “OFF” arrow on the cover (see Section 3, Figure 3).
The Smoke Alarm is powered by a 9V alkaline battery (Carbon zinc batteries may also
be used). A fresh battery should last for one year under normal operating conditions.
This alarm has a low battery monitor circuit that will cause the alarm to “chirp”
approximately every 30-40 seconds for a minimum of thirty (30) days when the battery
gets low. Replace the battery when this condition occurs, and test the unit after battery
is replaced.
USE ONLY THE FOLLOWING 9 VOLT BATTERIES FOR SMOKE ALARM REPLACEMENT:
Carbon Zinc Type: EVEREADY 1222;
GOLD PEAK 1604P or 1604S
Alkaline Type: ENERGIZER 522, GOLD PEAK 1604A;
DURACELL MN1604, MX1604;
PANASONIC 6AM6, 6AM-6, 6AM-6PI,
6AM6X, AND 6LR61 (GA)
NOTE: Do not use lithium batteries in this unit.
NOTE: WEEKLY TESTING IS REQUIRED.
WARNING! USE ONLY THE BATTERIES SPECIFIED. USE OF DIFFERENT
BATTERIES MAY HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON THE SMOKE ALARM.
NOTE: CONSTANT EXPOSURES TO EXTREME TEMPERATURES OR HUMIDITY
MAY REDUCE BATTERY LIFE.
CLEANING YOUR ALARM
YOUR ALARM SHOULD BE CLEANED AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR
To clean your alarm, remove it from the mounting bracket as outlined in the beginning
of this section. You can clean the interior of your alarm (sensing chamber) by using your
vacuum cleaner hose and vacuuming through the openings around the perimeter of the
alarm. The outside of the alarm can be wiped with a damp cloth. After cleaning,
reinstall your alarm. Test your alarm by using the test button.
7.LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS
WARNING: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND THOROUGHLY
• Fire-warning equipment for residential occupancies are capable of protecting about
half of the occupants in potentially fatal fires. Victims are often intimate with the fire,
too old or too young, or physically or mentally impaired such that they cannot escape
even when warned early enough that escape should be possible. For these people,
other strategies such as protection-in-place or assisted escape or rescue would be
necessary.
• A battery powered alarm must have a battery of the specified type, in good condition
and installed properly.
• AC powered alarms (without battery backup) will not operate if the AC power has
been cut off, such as by an electrical fire or an open fuse.
• Storage and Transport Conditions: -20° C to +60° C, 5-95%RH (non-condensing)
• Smoke alarms must be tested regularly to make sure the batteries and the alarm
circuits are in good operating condition.
• Smoke alarms cannot provide an alarm if smoke does not reach the alarm. Therefore,
smoke alarms may not sense fires starting in chimneys, walls, on roofs, on the other
side of a closed door or on a different floor.
• If the alarm is located outside the sleeping room or on a different floor, it may not
wake up a sound sleeper.
• The use of alcohol or drugs may also impair one’s ability to hear the smoke alarm.
For maximum protection, a smoke alarm should be installed in each sleeping area on
every level of a home.
• Although smoke alarms can help save lives by providing an early warning of a fire,
they are not a substitute for an insurance policy. Home owners and renters should
have adequate insurance to protect their lives and property
8. GOOD SAFETY HABITS
DEVELOP AND PRACTICE A PLAN OF ESCAPE
• Make a floor plan indicating all doors and windows and at least two (2) escape routes
from each room. Second story windows may need a rope or chain ladder.
• Have a family meeting and discuss your escape plan, showing everyone what to do
in case of fire.
• Determine a place outside your home where you all can meet if a fire occurs.
• Familiarize everyone with the sound of the smoke alarm and train them to leave your
home when they hear it
• Practice a fire drill at least every six months, including fire drills at night. Ensure that
small children hear the alarm and wake when it sounds. They must wake up in order
to execute the escape plan. Practice allows all occupants to test your plan before an
emergency. You may not be able to reach your children. It is important they know
what to do.
• Install and maintain fire extinguishers on every level of the home and in the kitchen,
basement and garage. Know how to use a fire extinguisher prior to an emergency.
• Current studies have shown smoke alarms may not awaken all sleeping individuals,
and that it is the responsibility of individuals in the household that are capable of
assisting others to provide assistance to those who may not be awakened by the
alarm sound, or to those who may be incapable of safely evacuating the area
unassisted.